On the 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb explosion. Ms Caruana Galizia gave to the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) evidence about her work on the Panama Papers at a meeting in February 2017 in Malta.

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed. Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

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On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament officially launched again the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. The Prize rewards on a yearly basis outstanding journalism that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the European Union such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights.

The Prize is open to professional journalists and teams of professional journalists of any nationality to submit in-depth pieces that have been published or broadcast by media based in one of the 27 European Union member states. The aim is to support and highlight the importance of professional journalism in safeguarding freedom, and equality.

An independent jury composed of representatives of the press and civil society from the 27 European member states and representatives of the main European Associations of Journalism will choose the winning entry.

The awards ceremony will take place each year around 16 October, the date Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated. The prize and the €20 000 prize money demonstrates the European Parliament’s strong support for investigative journalism and the importance of free press. Over the last few years, Parliament has warned about attempts both in the EU and beyond to undermine media pluralism.

Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese writer, blogger and anti-corruption activist, who reported on political events in Malta. In particular, she focused on investigative journalism, reporting on government corruption,allegations of money laundering and organized crime. She was killed in a car bomb explosion on 16 October 2017.

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Press freedom in Malta (2019-2020)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ian BORG, Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Angelo FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Anġlu FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the EP. Extracts from the arrival, welcome and roundtable.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Anġlu FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta: arrival, welcome, roundtable

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Closing statements of what the Parliament reviewed on the developments in the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death and the ensuing political reforms, five years after her murder. In particular, MEPs will look into the situation of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in the country. closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Parliament will review the developments in the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death and the ensuing political reforms, five years after her murder. In particular, MEPs will look into the situation of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in the country.

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: MEPs debate (part 2)

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament will review the developments in the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death and the ensuing political reforms, five years after her murder. In particular, MEPs will look into the situation of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in the country. Opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Parliament reviews the developments in the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death and the ensuing political reforms, five years after her murder. Parliament has followed closely the Maltese authorities’ response to Ms Caruana Galizia’s murder and the rule of law shortcomings it revealed in the judicial system, the protection of journalists, corruption and the country’s citizenship and residence by investment schemes.

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: extracts from the debate

During her visit to Malta, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, paid tribute Daphne Caruana Galizia in Valletta. She lays a wreath at the site where she was assassinated. Daphne Caruana Galizia was a Maltese journalist, blogger and anti-corruption activist who reported extensively on corruption, money laundering, organised crime, sale of citizenship and the Maltese government’s links to the Panama Papers. Following harassment and threats, she was murdered in a car bomb explosion on 16 October 2017.

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Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Anġlu FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta: arrival, welcome, roundtable

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The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: MEPs debate (part 2)

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: MEPs debate (part 1)

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: extracts from the debate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President laying a wreath on Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination site: arrival and extracts from the ceremony

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Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ian BORG, Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ian BORG, Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ian BORG, Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Angelo FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Angelo FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Angelo FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Angelo FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Angelo FARRUGIA, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta

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